PFAS score
Herbal Essences · Hair Styling Products
(2 pack) Herbal Essences Bold Hold Hairspray, Hair Spray for All Hair Types, 24-Hour Hold, 8 fl oz
Insufficient public data; standard hairspray carries low-to-moderate PFAS risk due to aerosol propellants and film-forming resins, skip if seeking verified low-P
Herbal Essences makes no public PFAS disclosure for this hairspray. Aerosol hairsprays may contain PFAS-based propellants or hydrophobic resins to boost water resistance and hold, though typical consumer hairsprays are not flagged as high-risk. No third-party testing or certification is visible.
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Material
Aerosolized spray formulation (propellant-based)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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